Sculptures and artworks — think Jeff Koons as well as a graceful quartet of Qing Dynasty porcelain vases — raise the tone beyond that of simply a casino hotel.

The steak and seafood at SW restaurant are exceptional, while Michelin-starred Yuki Onishi drew up the ramen menu at Hanami. Four Seasons Hotel Macao Macau 8 Telegraph expert rating Sandwiched between The huge Venetian and almost as large Parisian resort, the Four Seasons verges on the boutique, with a luxurious East-meets-West design and a definite air of seclusion.

An impressive cobbled courtyard leads to the lobby and its sweeping double staircase. Antique furniture, chandeliers and hand-painted silks add to the sense of exclusivity.

Five outdoor pools are are bordered by a troupe of cabanas. If the mega playground that is the pool deck is a tad overwhelming to you, retreat to the 31st-floor indoor pool and health club.

The property retains a very relaxed, resort-like feel, and the delight is in the details: An enlightened Gallic tone pervades its palatial public spaces.